President Bola Tinubu and the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, have felicitated with Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar who will turn 67, today, August 24, 2023.
Tinubu in a statement released by the State House on Wednesday noted that “The moment of joy and thanksgiving with the leader of the Qadiriyya Sufi Order, who also serves as Head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (Society for the Support of Islam) and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.
“President Tinubu acknowledges the sacrifices and selflessness of the Sultan of Sokoto, who has, since his assumption of office in November 2006, worked assiduously for the sustenance of peaceful co-existence in the country, and beyond, personally traveling, intervening, mediating, and chairing meetings on the need for harmony.”
“As the revered former military officer, who served the nation meritoriously, clocks 67, the President believes his wealth of experience will continuously be an asset for the steady progress of the nation with a particular emphasis on bridging religious, ethnic, and cultural divides.”
Also, Jibrin in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Ismail Mudashir, described the Sultan of Sokoto as an untiring promoter of peace, unity, and national cohesion.
It read, “The 20th Sultan of Sokoto was born on August 24, 1956.
“He is the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
“I celebrate with the Sultan on the occasion of his 67th birthday.
“I pray Allah SWT grants him sound health and strength for us to continue to tap from his wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience,” it added.
